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Sarumisi Bamburaeng

Foto: BI/Donny Tayang

InSangihe, NorthSulawesibirds that are members of theof the honey bird family are nicknamed the SarumisiBamburaeng. They have bright colors, which is usual for this type of birds. Their main characteristicofthe maleis their furryearmuffsandpurple–red neck, metallicblue-greencrownandyellowisholive-colored backs. Whilethe female ispalerin colorand has ascalycrown.

The Elegant Sunbird(Aethopyga duyvenbodei) is one type ofhoney bird, and can only be found on one island in the world – Sangihe, NorthSulawesi. Their population density there isverylow, except ina single location: Sahendaruman Mountain. Their population in the wildis estimated to be between13,000-29,000individual adults. Their numbers are in decline as a result of human encroachment onto their habitat. The World Conservation Unionhas definedtheir status as endangered.